Atty. David Warner Smith
David Warner Smith is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate finance, global bank and institutional finance and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 23+ Years Experience
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About David Warner Smith at a Glance
David Warner Smith is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward And Kissel Llp. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2003) and New York (2003). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A. International, 1999). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Warner Smith
- David Warner Smith is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate finance, global bank and institutional finance and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
- David practices at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY
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David Warner Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Warner Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David Warner Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Warner Smith's practice in the field of trusts, business, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Warner Smith brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin and New York, David Warner Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and entertainment, David Warner Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Warner Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Warner Smith Handles in New York
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